It's never fun to see someone suffer a serious injury. Kirk Cousins, however, got hurt at precisely the wrong time.
If you have watched any amount of sports, you will know that injuries are simply an unfortunate reality of life. Anyone, from the star quarterback to the backup long-snapper, can get bitten by the injury bug. On Sunday, October 29, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was the one who drew the short straw.Early reports said that the veteran suffered an Achilles injury. While we're still awaiting the official details, things certainly seem serious.
Under all that gear, though, there are human beings.After Cousins' injury, that was plain to see.Cousins, for all the memes, has been around the block. He has clearly earned the respect of his teammates and his status as a captain. And while it's easy to overlook something intangible like leadership, he won't be offering that in the huddle moving forward.The Vikings as a Team Are Also in LimboIn the previous subhead, we discussed the emotional impact on the Vikings players.
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